This highly illustrated, step-by-step guide gives detailed instructions for dozens of different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax, and pelvis. It also includes a helpful overview of the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice. The accompanying CD-ROM contains video clips demonstrating the techniques described in the book.

• Offers a highly illustrated, step-by-step approach to 41 HVLA techniques, in addition to the related theory essential for safe implementation of the techniques.
• Provides a comprehensive review of spinal kinematics and spinal positioning and locking.
• Contains current information relating to safe practice of HVLA techniques.
• Includes a troubleshooting section on how to deal with difficulties in the application of HVLA techniques.

• Contains new information on the role of evidence-based medicine in manipulative therapy.
• Features new photographs, techniques, and references throughout.
• Includes new video clips on the accompanying CD-ROM, including three new biomechanics clips.

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